Vacances dans la Région des Dolomites Val Gardena

The old Nives barn, in the middle of a sprawling tourist village structure, was to be preserved as a reminder of the farming past and used for exhibiting purposes. Through the renovation, surfaces were created in the section made of stone and in the solid wood construction of the barn. The interior spaces below were plastered, and those above were paneled with larch. In order to enlarge the exhibition space the barn was connected through a short passageway to a new structure, forming an elegant architectural contrast. A visually light pavilion, the structural steelwork, was surrounded on all sides by a glass facade. As a result, the building allows insight into what is happening inside and develops a dialogue with passers-by, who are encouraged by its transparency to visit.

The building complex, comprising the old hotel and the new residence apartments, is located at the entrance of the valley-side entrance to Selva/Wolkenstein, and is easily accessible both by car and by public transport. Based upon the modern mountain architecture of the 1920s, an elongated wing was designed on the constricted plot that adapts to the natural lay of the land and adjoins itself to the scale of the existing hotel to which it is attached. The reinforced-concrete support structure was built with materials that suit the surrounding landscape: dark impregnated larch wood in the outdoor area, bright spruce wood in the interiors, oak floors, quartzite, white stucco, black steel, leather and natural-colored materials. The ventilated horizontal wooden slats in front of the wooden-clad facade and balconies form as a "second skin”, so to speak, a sort of filter between the interior and exterior spaces.

From 1917 until 1960, the Val Gardena Railway drove through this Railway tunnel near the parish church of S. Cristina Val Gardena. In 2017, after works of restauration, the tunnel has been made accessible to history enthusiasts and people who walk along the Val Gardena Railway Trail.

On the interactive panels inside the tunnel, you can listen to the famous Ladin song "La ferata" or discover interesting facts, technical details and stories related to the Val Gardena Railway.

South Tyrol Refill - The project “regardful on the mountain“ aims visitors und tourism industry in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage to sensitise for an environmentally friendly behaviour and awareness for a respectful and a responsible behaviour on the mountain but also to act for everyday life. The focus is on drinking water and waste prevention, in the context of the project the water refill points will be captured on the walking- and cycle paths.

Kangra Cashmere, passion for quality                                                         

Fresh bread from the local bakery, South Tyrolean "Speck", fine wines as well, as a large selection of South Tyrolean specialities. Our strength lies in freshness and local products.

From the heart of Val Gardena, a land of ancient tradition in the art of wood carving, Demi Art is the atelier manufacturing top quality fine wood carvings and precious wooden artworks.

An unique botanical attraction, the highest rosary of Europe waits for you at the Hotel Uhrerhof in Bulla. Discover the variety of 6.000 roses of more than 150 various species. A steep mountain hillside was transformed into a garden park filled with flowers and perfume. Enjoy the beauty of nature! From July to September every day from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. along the hillside at the Hotel Uhrerhof in Bulla. Dogs are not admitted.

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Museum Gherdëina

The heritage of an entire valley

Geology and wooden toys, artistic tradition and Luis Trenker: the Gherdëina Museum offers an overview of everything that makes Val Gardena special. The journey through time begins there 250 million years ago with unique fossils and minerals. And if you feel like it, you can experience the large ichtyosaur from the Secëda mountain in its habitat in virtual reality.

Another attraction is the wooden toy from Val Gardena that has conquered children's rooms all over the world. From December 2025, a new exhibition will show the3 evolution of toys, with pieces from the collection of the toy manufacturer Sevi, which comprises 8,000 samples from seven decades.

The museum also houses secular and sacred wood carvings from the 18th and 19th centuries as well as a pictorial Lenten cloth and sculptures from the church of San Giacomo. Late medieval red chalk drawings from a farmhouse are presented in multimedia form and are not the only insight into local rural architecture.

Finally, there ist the cult figure of the mountaineer, film and television star Luis Trenker, whose film requirements, posters, books and awards are on display in the museum.

Guided tours in Italian, German and English (upon request)

For current opening hours, admission prices and events visit: www.museumgherdeina.it

Do you dream of hitting the slopes on your next holiday with the best skiing equipment? At our ski rental shop you’ll find modern and well-maintained equipment from well-known manufacturers. Our ski instructors and highly qualified staff will be happy to offer advice and recommendations so you can find the right skiing and snowboarding gear.
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you can be sure you’ll find the equipment you need for the perfect winter holiday. Expertise, passion, and fair prices are included in our ski rental prices!

A true"city" of boulders provides this climbing. While constantly emerging routes to the larger rocks develop the smaller in  their sum to one of the biggest bouldering areas of Italy.

Founded in 1937, the Selva Ski and Snowboard School is the first ski school in Val Gardena and proudly the largest in all of South Tyrol. We offer a wide range of personalized lessons in skiing, snowboarding, telemark, carving, slalom, cross-country skiing, freeride, and freestyle. We also provide group courses for both adults and children—perfect for learning together and making fast progress, always with safety and fun as our top priorities. Join us to experience the thrill of skiing on the spectacular slopes of the Dolomites, a unique landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A cable car always means an intrusion into the mountains. For the fragile high-mountain landscape above Selva/Wolkenstein, an architect was commissioned for a suitable design. For the 2.2-km cable car, which has the capacity to transport 3,000 people per hour, three structures were to be designed: the base, intermediate and summit stations. The equipment rooms were to be situated underground to the extent possible, allowing passengers to step into spacious, glazed entrance areas that are covered by protective, undulating concrete shells. The smooth lines of the base station integrates into the terrain with smooth lines. The steel structure of the open intermediate station has a glassy, transparent look, and passengers are greeted at the summit station by the welcoming gesture of a concrete shell above the glazed hall.

Goldsmith's workshop: hand made jewelry and repairs                                                      

The Chalet Gerard offers you at any time the possibility to charge your e-bike.
Bosch or with regular plug.

South Tyrol Refill - The project “regardful on the mountain“ aims visitors und tourism industry in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage to sensitise for an environmentally friendly behaviour and awareness for a respectful and a responsible behaviour on the mountain but also to act for everyday life. The focus is on drinking water and waste prevention, in the context of the project the water refill points will be captured on the walking- and cycle paths.

We love to pass on to our guests our enthusiasm for our region. At our ski school we only work with experienced ski instructors who grew up in Val Gardena or the surrounding area and who are intimately familiar with the local villages and slopes.

There’s no wrong age to start skiing or to perfect your technique on the slopes. At our ski school we offer a great selection of ski courses for children and adults.

Enjoy vacation in Val Gardena and discover the extensive and varied leisure activities in the mountains! Why to take part to a Val Gardena Active activity? to get to know other people on an unforgettable day to be guided, without looking on maps or signs on the way to be informed about the flora and fauna to learn amazing and historical things about the Val Gardena to enjoy the Dolomites, with all its interesting topics and amazing colours to share with a small group a big experience! If you are staying in a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation you can participate for free or for a reduced price to all our activities.

Guided tours and technical courses with qualified mountain bike instructors. Official Sellaronda MTB Track Tour and Val Gardena Active guides. 

If you think of Val Gardena, then you’re sure to think of skiing, and if you’re thinking of going skiing, then the Saslong Ski School in Ortisei is the perfect place to start!

Our young and enthusiastic ski instructors are known for their motivational skills and for ensuring that our guests have fun while learning to ski in the Dolomiti Superski resort, as well as for communicating their passion for the Dolomites Unesco world natural heritage site. It is they who have established our school’s reputation for success and high quality over the years. And our “Black on Yellow” warranty guarantees it! The sophisticated ski resort of Ortisei in the Val Gardena lies at the foot of the world famous Seiser Alm, the largest high mountain pasture in Europe and surrounded by the wonderful mountain scenery of the Schlern and Puez Geisler national parks.

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Hotel Oswald gallery - Nives Square